The Nippon-Ham Fighters defeated the Orix Buffaloes 5-3 at their home ES CON FIELD, taking an early lead in the first inning on a solo home run by Kiyomiya Kotaro (清宮幸) and a single to left by Manami Chusei (万波), moving ahead in the fifth on a single up the middle by Nishikawa Haruki (西川), and adding another run on a sacrifice fly by Mizuno Tatsuki (水野) in the seventh.
The Nippon-Ham Fighters scored 2 runs in the first inning on a solo home run by Kiyomiya Kotaro (清宮幸) and a single to left by Manami Chusei (万波). After the game was tied 3-3, Nishikawa Haruki (西川) singled up the middle in the fifth to put the Fighters ahead and seize control of the game.
Kato Takayuki (加藤貴) allowed 3 runs over 6 innings to earn his 12th win, while Yanagawa Taisei (柳川) closed out the final inning for his 27th save. The Nippon-Ham Fighters defeated their eastern opponent 5-3.